Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the central figure in the high-profile case surrounding the death of George Floyd, was violently assaulted in prison by John Turcak, also known as 'Weird'.
Federal prosecutors confirmed the disturbing incident at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, where Turscak, 52, armed with a makeshift knife, stabbed Chauvin 22 times.
Quick action by prison staff averted a fatal outcome, securing medical attention that was critical to Chauvin's survival before he was taken to hospital.
The incident, under investigation by the FBI, revealed Turscak's decision to carry out the assault on Black Friday, symbolizing a connection to the Black Lives Matter movement. He also referred to the “Black Hand” symbol, which is associated with the Mexican Mafia.
However, this stated reason contradicts Turscak's known anti-black sentiment and his status as a former member of the Mexican Mafia, a group characterized by racial animosity.
Facing charges of attempted murder and several felonies related to the assault, Turscak has a complex history of undercover operations and criminal behavior, LA Times reported.
In the late 1990s, Turscak led a faction of the Mexican Mafia in the Los Angeles area known by the nickname “Weird.”
His involvement with the Mexican Mafia was significant, as he became an FBI informant in 1997. In this role, Turscak provided vital information about the gang, including recordings of conversations with other members and associates of the mexican mafia
While working undercover as an FBI informant, Turscak committed numerous crimes. His cooperation with the FBI was instrumental in an investigation that led to the indictment of more 40 alleged members of the Mexican mafia.
During his tenure as an informant, John Turcak's relationship with the FBI deteriorated as he continued to engage in criminal activities such as drug trafficking, extortion, and orchestrating robberies. seconds on FOX5 Vegas.
Court documents reveal that Turscak was involved in planning attacks against rival gang members and even attempted to assassinate a leader of an opposing faction of the Mexican Mafia. He himself also became a target within these gang conflicts.
In 2001, Turscak pleaded guilty to racketeering charges and conspiracy to murder a gang rival.
He could have received a maximum of life in prison, but he was only convicted 30 years in prison because of his connection to the FBI.
Turscak defended his actions, stating that his criminal behavior was not a choice, but a necessity for survival. He told the media at his sentencing in 2001 that he had told FBI agents, who advised him to do whatever was necessary.
Jesse Watters, in a report, delved into Turscak's background, highlighting his minimal time outside prison and his life full of violence and crime. The report included information from Ramon “Mundo” Mendoza, a former member of the Mexican Mafia, which provided a deeper understanding of Turcak's complex persona.
“Derek Chauvin's assailant used to be called 'weird'. The white FBI informant on the Mexican Mafia got less than 3 years left on his sentence, but he tried to kill America's most prominent inmate. By what? Former Mexican Mafia member Ramon 'Mundo' Mendoza knows all about 'Stranger' and he's telling us,” Watters wrote to X.
Mendoza laughed at the thought of Turscak defending BLM, given his anti-black history as a gang member. Mendoza speculated that the attack may have been an attempt by Turscak to maintain his notorious status or possibly a strategy to avoid release from prison due to a death threat marked by his status as an “il· green lighting”.
Jesse Watters: Did you have any understanding that he was some kind of BLM supporter because that was the justification for the reason?
Mendoza: I can tell you that for sure. On the contrary, I laughed a little when I saw two things. I saw that he had allegedly stated that one of his motives or motives was to support Black Lives Matter and also to commemorate the Black Hand, which is the official prison tattoo of the Mexican Mafia. Well, first of all, he, like many members of the Mexican Mafia, was anti-black. That was part of who he was as a bad boy, as a band member, and the records will reflect that.
Second, at this point he can never claim to represent the Black Hand or the Mexican Mafia prison gang because he is persona non grata and green lit. In other words, it is meant to be run by fellows.
Jesse Watters: Maybe that's why he was trying to commit this murder to stay in prison? Because the day he comes out, like you said, he's a dead man, if you ask me.
Mendoza: This is just an educated opinion, as is everyone else who chimes in. He has, like I said, all these years of being in gangs. And part of being a gang member is the status that comes with it: the unpredictability of being a career criminal. This guy was a career criminal; that's all i knew. This was the life I knew. There may have been some degree of fear because it's greenlit, it's targeted for execution, but I hear conspiracy theories, this and that. The guy is a loose cannon.
He thought he would make a name for himself, probably. Status was important. He had absolutely nothing to gain from this, except, once again, the unpredictability of someone of this ilk. I know because I was that kind of guy. I was unpredictable. And murder was what we lived and operated. So I have no doubt that Stranger was probably trying to get this guy out. But remember, this officer, or this ex-officer, probably knew how to fight himself. I don't think it's a flake.
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Derek Chauvin's attacker used to be called “weird”. The white FBI informant for the Mexican Mafia got less than 3 years left on his sentence, but he tried to assassinate America's most prominent inmate. Because? A former member of the Mexican Mafia, Ramon “Mundo” Mendoza, knows all about… pic.twitter.com/H7ydACXNUL
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) December 5, 2023
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